Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.
We believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi-discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.
The benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. While we are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.
The System Integration Specialist sits at the intersection of engineering data, application development and emerging AI tooling. This role is for someone who can move fast – building integrations, automating workflows, and developing practical AI-powered applications that serve both Vista internal operations and client-facing project delivery. This is not a traditional IT role. The right candidate thinks like an engineer, builds like a developer, and is energized by applying AI tools to real industrial problems. Duties include:
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Rapidly prototyping and deploying internal tools and AI-assisted applications (LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, workflow automation)
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Designing and maintaining ETL/data integrations between engineering platforms (AVEVA, Plant 3D, document management systems, databases)
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Developing and enhancing .NET, Python, or scripting-based solutions to automate manual engineering workflows
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Building and maintaining SQL-based data pipelines and supporting database administration
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Authoring XML/JSON configurations for data publishing and system interoperability
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Developing APIs and leveraging cloud-based services to enable data transfer and process automation
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Producing clear documentation, workflows, and training materials for project teams
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Liaising across Engineering, Design, Project Management, and IT to identify and build fit-for-purpose solutions
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Ensuring data integrity across platforms
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Troubleshooting and solving application challenges
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Degree or diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field — or equivalent demonstrated experience building and deploying technical solutions in an industrial or engineering environment
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Demonstrated ability to build working software — Python, .NET (C# or VB), or equivalent; you write code, not just configure tools
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Hands-on experience with ETL operations, relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or similar), and data pipeline development
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Practical experience with AI/LLM tools — prompt engineering, API integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, or similar), and building AI-augmented workflows or applications
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Comfort working with messy, real-world engineering or industrial data
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Strong communicator — able to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Self-directed with a bias toward shipping: you build a working version first, then refine
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Team player with a positive attitude and always willing to accept new challenges
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Translate complex technical architectures and data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
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A background in, or strong exposure to industrial/energy sector engineering workflows (pipeline, oil sands, facilities, or similar)
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Previous experience with AVEVA toolset(s) including AVEVA NET / AIM development and administration experience
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Experience with web languages (HTML 5/CSS, JavaScript)
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Experience with RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) pipelines, vector databases, or document intelligence applications
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Exposure to machine learning model development or predictive analytics
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Experience in data visualization and analysis (e.g., PowerBI or similar tools)
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Able to complete most duties with limited support from Senior or Lead team member
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Provide training and support to less experienced team members
Working with Vista is a chance to contribute to the type of challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires. If that doesn’t excite you, this role likely won’t be a fit.
Challenging projects require focus, and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data-centric execution architecture. Our staff and clients like that it gives them real-time access to validated data shared across all project departments. This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides increased transparency and collaboration with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.
An opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.
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A stimulating, fast-paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects
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A robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capable
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An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutions
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A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number
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Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program
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Company-sponsored social events and team sports
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Flexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parking
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An organization that values and encourages diversity
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Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.
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